Description
This Crispy Orange Tofu is a vegetarian take on a classic comfort food. It’s sweet, savory, tangy, easy to make, and so delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–14oz block of extra firm tofu
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Orange Sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 – 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
For Serving
- white rice
- steamed veggies like broccoli or baby bok choy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil evenly all over the parchment paper.
- Slice the tofu in half, length wise, and then place on a layer of paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels on top. Place a heavy skillet or pan on top of the tofu and press for 15-20 minutes to release extra moisture.
- Once the tofu has been pressed, cut it into cubes and then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Season the tofu with sesame oil and coconut aminos and toss. Then, sprinkle on the cornstarch and toss until well coated.
- Transfer the tofu cubes to the parchment lined sheet pan in an even layer. Bake the tofu for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Give the tofu a toss every 7-10 minutes to ensure that it gets golden on all sides.
- While the tofu is baking make the sauce. Add the orange juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil, coconut aminos, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to a small sauce pot. Whisk together until everything is well combined. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer for 2-4 minutes, or until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. If you want a thicker sauce, whisk an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch to a small amount of water, whisk together, and then whisk into sauce. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in orange zest.
- Add the crispy tofu to a large mixing bowl and pour half the sauce on the tofu. Toss until the tofu is well coated, adding more sauce as you like.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sliced scallion and sesame seeds. Drizzle any extra sauce over the tofu before serving.
